STRUCTURES DESIGNER III

State of Florida•Doral, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: Structures Designer III, District 6 / Design / Structures This position will contribute to the design and engineering of the state transportation structures, providing a safe and efficient system for all users of our state road facilities. The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Knowledge of Department Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Solids and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manuel, Plans Preparation Manuel, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manuel, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Production Criteria Handbook
Knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load-And-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
Knowledge of Structural engineering practices and principles
Skills in Utilizing Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera)
Ability to Solve engineering problems
Ability to Utilize structural design/analysis software and MathCAD
Ability to Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software
Ability to Read and interpret structures and roadway construction plans
Ability to Prepare project scopes of services and staff hour estimates
Ability to Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.

Responsibilities

Performs structural analysis, prepares Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) produced contract plan sheets, design calculations, cost estimates, quantities and other engineering functions required for the production of simple short span bridges, miscellaneous highway structures, retaining walls, box culverts and sound barrier walls under the guidance of technical professionals.
Provides technical support for preparation of engineering reports and other documents associated with structural projects.
Performs quality control of in-house design calculations and contract plans.
Performs field reviews of project sites.
Reviews and evaluates consultant produced reports, plans and design calculations for structures.
Ensures plans and designs are produced in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (Department) and other approved design specifications.
Coordinates responses to State Structures Design Office and FHWA as necessary.
Identifies and analyzes commonly occurring errors and brings them to the attention of the technical professional.
Provides technical assistance and support for post-design activities.
Assists Technical Professionals with the review and evaluation of contractor re-designs, review of shop drawings, resolution of construction issues and other administrative issues related to post-design activities.
Provides technical assistance and support for preliminary engineering and consultant acquisition activities.
Assists with the preparation of scopes of services, staff hours, project schedules and construction cost estimates.
Performs technical assistance of District staff as needed in support of Project Development & Engineering, Value Engineering, Construction and Maintenance activities.
Assists with managing the miscellaneous structures design contract.
Attends technical training as required.